Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
western red lily
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
High elevation, Hill prairies, Open grasslands
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-15
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Dark Red, Orange Red
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Acidic Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Gray mold, Lily Beetle
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
poisonous to cats
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use, Wild gardens
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits
Other Uses
bulb used as starch, Unknown
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
LILIUM philadelphicum
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Philadelphia Lily, Wood Lily
Breadfruit
In Hindi
wood lily
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Lilium philadelphicum
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Lilium philadelphicum
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
lirio de madera
árbol del pan
In Greek
ξύλο κρίνος
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
wood lily
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
lilia drewna
Breadfruit drzewo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Artocarpeae
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Wood Lily and Breadfruit
Season and care of Wood Lily and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Wood Lily and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wood Lily season is Summer and Breadfruit season is Summer. The type of soil for Wood Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wood Lily is Neutral and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wood Lily and Breadfruit Physical Information
Wood Lily and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Wood Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Wood Lily and Breadfruit are as follows:
Wood Lily flower color: Dark Red and Orange Red
Wood Lily leaf color: Light Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Wood Lily and Breadfruit
Care of Wood Lily and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wood Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Breadfruit pruning is done Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Wood Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.